Specimen Control & Receiving Technician

Work Schedule:

40% FTE, Shifts may include early‑morning coverage starting as early as 04:00 and running through 12:30, as well as evening shifts from 15:00-22:00.

Weekend availability may be required depending on staffing needs.

An average of 8-16 hours per week, with hours varying week to week.

You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E.

State.

Street.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications



* High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required


* Some post-secondary education in a healthcare or a related science field that may include course work in Medical Laboratory Technician, Cytotechnologist, Histotechnician or Medical Laboratory Scientist degree/certification.

Preferred

Work Experience



* 6 months healthcare or laboratory related work experience.

Required


* 1 year healthcare or laboratory related work experience.

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* PBT(ASCP) Certification.

Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits